April 23, 2021 -- the Virginia Department of Health website in January reassured English-speaking readers that the COVID-19 vaccine "will not be required for Virginians."

But the Spanish-language translation, through a Google Translate widget at the top of the page, said something else: The vaccine "no sera necesario," or "won't be necessary."

Accurate communication between patients and medical professionals is a crucial part of proper healthcare. However, millionsTrusted Source of people in the United States face barriers to healthcare because of limited English proficiency.

By Michael Merschel

TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- A pandemic, protests and politics have highlighted the nation's long-standing, deep-seated racial issues and how they affect the health of millions of Americans. People who've never confronted racism before are asking, "How can I show I'm an ally?"

By Amy Norton, HealthDay Reporter

Black and Hispanic Americans already face higher risks for dementia than the general population. Many also believe they'd get worse dementia care compared to white patients, according to a new Alzheimer's Association special report.